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Care for thy soul as thing of greatest price,Devoid of guilt, abhorring sin and vice
— William Byrd
Care for thy soul as thing of greatest price,Devoid of guilt, abhorring sin and vice
Care for thy corse, but chiefly for soul's sake;To vanquish pride but comely clothing take
Care in such sort that thou be sure of this:Care keep thee not from heaven and heavenly bliss.
So long as I was in your sightAnd it was lost in other three!
Sure you have made me passing gladTo choose you for my best beloved
